Stoke City have been linked with another move for Burnley fringe forward Sam Vokes.

The Sentinel reported in the summer how Vokes was among those players under consideration as the Potters prepared for life in the Championship

Instead, the 29-year-old forward has stayed at Turf Moor, where he has scored four times in 14 starts and 14 sub appearances.

Now The Sun claim that Nathan Jones wants him or Charlie Austin to be the focal point of his attack - allowing one of Peter Crouch, Benik Afobe or Saido Berahino to leave. Southampton fringe man Austin was put in the frame on Friday.

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"Vokes has been behind Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood in the pecking order at Burnley," it is reported.

"And Austin, also aged 29, has been told he can leave Southampton, although he would prefer to stay in the Prem. Wolves also fancy the ex-QPR striker."

Sam Vokes (left) battles with Richard Duffy as Burnley take on Port Vale in the Capital One Cup. (Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)

Vokes signed a three-year contract at Burnley in October, having helped the club win promotion to the top flight twice since joining from Wolves, initially on loan, in 2011. He has formed solid strike partnerships with Danny Ings and Andre Gray along the way.

"I'm delighted to have sorted it out and signed on the dotted line. It's great to commit for the next three seasons here," he said a couple of months ago.

"It's been a huge part of my career. I joined here on loan first in 2011, so it's been seven brilliant seasons.

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"There have been ups and down, mainly ups, and it's been a great journey. It's one we're still on and I can't wait for the rest. The ambition when I joined was to play in the Premier League, which is where we are.

"And on a personal note, I suppose I was a bit of a journey-man before I came here, after going on loan a few times from Wolverhampton, and I felt at home when I joined.

"I definitely feel at home here now. It's been a great club to be part of. The family feel at home and it's a great place to be."